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Earthquake in Chile

CNN is reporting that a major 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck Chile overnight.

Children are the most vulnerable population in any natural disaster, and we will keep you posted on UNICEF's response to this emergency as news comes in.

In the meantime, if you would like to to support UNICEF's relief efforts for children caught in emergencies like this one, please click here to donate now.

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